How to Safely Load Funfair Rides
If you're hosting a fairground event or local community funfair, it's important to understand how to safely load all of your funfair rides.
There are a few fairground rides that need to be loaded in a specific way in order to be safe for everyone at your next event.
One of the main ways to safely load funfair ride is to make sure all staff are fully-trained. If event organisers and ride attendants do not understand how to load different types of fairground ride, they are likely to make mistakes that can cause accidents. It is important to ensure you choose a fairground or funfair rental and operation company that hires highly-trained specialists.
It is also important to make sure that height restrictions are in place for dangerous rides. Many roller coasters are not suitable for young children due to their speed or seatbelt and harness issues. You may also need to ask your guests a few questions before they get on the funfair ride to ensure they are not currently suffering with a condition or are physically vulnerable. This might involve ensuring that people who have heart conditions, are pregnant, have broken bones or any of a number of health problems do not board the attraction.
By limiting who can use a certain ride, you will make sure everyone at your fairground has a fantastic time!
When safely loading your funfair ride, possessions should be left off the ride to make sure nothing falls out of the amusement while it is in action. This can become potentially dangerous for people on the ground, especially if these belongings are particularly heavy.
Each ride will have its own rules when it comes to loading passengers. Many children's funfair rides need smaller guests in one place and larger guests in another in order to keep the ride completely balanced and safe throughout its journey.
For all funfair rides, passengers should be told exactly where to put their arms, legs, hands and feet. Even if this is a slow or short ride, it can be potentially dangerous to put a hand over the side of the ride, and everyone needs to be aware of the rules before taking the ride to safely load it every single time.
When safely loading a funfair ride, it is easy to forget about those who are helping to run the ride. Although passengers are at great risk if a ride is not properly loaded, those loading the ride must also make sure to be in a safe place when the ride is in action. Likewise, guests should always stand in designated spaces throughout the fairground to make sure they stay away from fast-moving vehicles or dangerous spots. Use crowd barriers and fencing to achieve this.
At We Are Tricycle, all of our fairground staff are experienced at loading different types of funfair rides.
Whether you're hiring a Ferris wheel or the thrill freak out ride, our entertainment specialists will attend your event and will make sure everyone is loaded safely at your party or event.
Contact us now to find out how to safely load your funfair or fairground rides or hire one of our fun entertainment rentals for your next community celebration or special occasion.